Abstract
Natural Resources Geo-database as Support Tool for Boundaries
Track: Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs
Author(s): Francisco Igualada
The creation of a Natural Resources DB for supporting International boundary
analysis is an important tool to support other Cartographic Section initiatives like
the UN boundary database. Therefore, a
schema is being created composed by an initial concept of 4-tiers or sub-DB linked to
an Master Natural Resources Database (Mineral, Oil/Gas,
Water, Land Use/Agriculture).
Understanding natural resources in potential boundary conflict areas is important for
providing geoinformation input for political and or peacekeeping or peace building
decisions. For the initial prototype a basic plan is laid down using a number of preselected
test sites and schemas in coordination with the Cartographic Section
boundary experts. The project will aim to add sound geospatial analysis
to the boundary related crises feeding various external databases and collateral
sources. Hence, Cartographic Section can timely respond to queries linked
to Natural Resources of economic interest in boundary negotiations for the
prevention of crises in Africa.
Francisco Igualada
United Nations
United Nations Logistic Base
Brindisi , Brindisi 72100
Italy
Phone: 69-158-6064
E-mail: igualada@un.org